Budget process will have new shape as citizens vote for reform

The bleak economic forecast for The City prompted officials to place Proposition A, the “budget reform” measure, on the November ballot.

The measure does three main things: creates a two-year budgeting process, requires city officials to draft a five-year financial plan and ensures all labor contracts are submitted for approval at a specific time.

The measure was part of a collaborative effort between Mayor Gavin Newsom and members of the Board of Supervisors.